Year of Sacrifice
Rebecca LeeAnne Brammer
Year of Sacrifice
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rebecca LeeAnne Brammer
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if your whole family depended on you to be strong during the toughest times? Imagine facing drought, hunger, and loss on a farm while learning what it truly means to sacrifice. Could you find the courage to help your family survive when everything seems against you?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during the Great Depression, this middle-grade historical fiction follows seven-year-old Odella and her family as they navigate severe economic hardship on their Kentucky farm. The story emphasizes themes of sacrifice, resilience, and family unity, offering young readers an accessible look at a difficult era in American history. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles its themes with sensitivity, making it a thoughtful choice for children exploring historical challenges.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781936032020
- Pages
- 178
- Publisher
- Frontier Girl Press
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction